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Women Empowerment Support

Support the mission of a well-established women empowerment organisation in the friendly and vibrant city of Cork. A unique way to discover Ireland!
This volunteer program is especially suitable for:

Singles

Couples

50+

Ireland is a
wonderful country; it is safe, friendly, English speaking, rich in heritage,
history and culture. From vibrant, exciting cities to spectacular
countryside – it’s a magical place to visit. It’s also a wonderful place to stay and immerse yourself doing
meaningful volunteer work.

CTL
Ireland collaborates with the Cork city branch of a well-established
international women empowerment organisation: Dress For Success. The
organisation’s purpose is to offer long-lasting solutions that enable women to
break the cycle of poverty. Dress for Success is part of a global movement for
change, empowering women to obtain safer and better futures. The organisation support
disadvantaged women by providing them clothes, styling and suiting advice, but
also personal coaching and career support to help them secure employment.

Project Highlights

Unique insight into a
successful international women
empowerment organisation

Work alongside experienced staff
and volunteers

Cultural immersion in the
Irish life

Diversity
of volunteer activities

Volunteer
work

Volunteers can get involved in a variety of activities. At the beginning
of the programme, volunteers are presented with the different possible tasks and
they discuss with their project mentor in which areas they will be involved.

Volunteers generally help with the maintenance of the boutique which
displays the clothes accessories for women. They are also expected to support
the work of the organisation in other areas such as marketing and promotion,
administration etc. , marketing and general administration.

Volunteers generally work Mondays to
Thursdays from 9am until 2pm. It is possible to combine
this volunteer work with another project to increase the duration of volunteer
work (e.g. charity shop, no extra cost involved). Combining two projects is a
great opportunity to get involved in two different environments and increase
the learning opportunities.There will be 1
or 2 international volunteers at the same time at the project (there could be
one only).

Example of tasks

Volunteers
can help in several areas:

Sorting clothes donations

Stock and organise boutique

Styling assistance (helping women get
dressed for job interviews)

Visual Merchandising

Support marketing and promotion of the
organisation (e.g. Social Media, PR)

This project is searching for friendly, open-minded and
team-focused people with a genuine interest in women empowerment. Flexibility
and reliability are other important skills. Volunteers
with a diversity of profiles are welcome.
For example, volunteers with a background in marketing or social media are in need
at the project. Volunteers joining the project should have at least an intermediate level of spoken English and
should be confident to carry out conversations in English.

Location

Cork
is Ireland’s second largest city. It is a young, dynamic, vibrant and
multicultural city with a small community vibe. The city includes lively pubs,
historic buildings and an abundance of things to do and see. Cork is home to several universities,
multinational companies and the prestigious English Market with over 50 food
stalls open daily. There is always
something happening in Cork, with frequent concerts, live music, art
exhibitions and festivals.

Typical day

8.00
Breakfast at host family

9.00
Volunteer work starts

12.30 short
lunch break

14.00
Volunteer work ends

Free time
in the evening

Details on Arrival

2019 Arrival Dates:

January 7

February 4

March 4

April 8

May 13

June 10

July 1 and
22

September 9

October 7

November 11

Arrival in Cork
airport:

Participants are
picked up by a driver who will be waiting with a sign displaying the
participants’ name. Participants are transferred to a hostel, located in Cork
city centre.

Arrival at different
airport

Volunteers who
arrived at a different airport (Dublin, Shannon, Kerry, Waterford) need
to make their own way to Cork. It is very easy to join Cork city from
Dublin airport as there are buses from just outside the arrival terminal in
Dublin that go directly to Cork city centre. Detailed information on transfers
to Cork will be provided by CTL Ireland.

First day and
Overnight in Cork city

Volunteers stay at a
pre-booked hostel for their first night in Cork city. The hostel is located in
the city centre, a very short walk from all the shops and attractions of the
city. After checking in, participants have some free time to rest and to
discover Cork city. A welcome dinner is generally organised on the first night.

Second Day:
Orientation and Transfer to Project

On the morning of their second day,
participants will take part in a comprehensive orientation workshop which lasts
3 to 4 hours followed by a walking tour. Participants are then transferred to
their project by public transportation.

Free-time activities

Volunteers
have three days off per week (unless they want to combine work with another
project). During their free time, volunteers can discover the country side
around Cork city. They can visit famous places such as Spike Island, Blarney
Castle, Kinsale and explore the beautiful coast along the Wild Atlantic Way. There
are also many events taking place in Cork all throughout the year.

Swimming

Concert/Music

Sightseeing

Shopping/Souvenirs

Hiking

Museum/Opera

Sports

Yoga/Meditation

Program Requirements

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date.
There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

Flexible, adaptable, willing to interact with workshop participants, self-motivated, at least intermediate level of English. Participants should preferably have some previous experience of community or social involvement in their own community.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
from
09:00
- 14:00

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Pick up is included for participants arriving in Cork airport. Participants arriving in another airport will be provided with all necessary information.

Accommodation

Volunteers will live in local host family accommodation allowing you to get a real sense of life in an Irish family and community. Meals will be provided along with a packed lunch as needed. Host families are based within walking distance of the project or near a public transport that allow the volunteer to reach the project easily. Family come in all shapes and sizes (e.g. parents and children, single host mother etc.).

During summer time (June-August), alternative accommodation in shared apartment can be arranged for a lower fee (food not included).

You can volunteer at the project site in
Cork city/Ireland
between
4
weeks
and
12
weeks.
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated and subject to exchange rate fluctuations.
CTL Ireland
will let you know about the final price during your application process.

Crowdfunding Service

Generally, volunteering abroad involves certain costs. In case you need financial support, we will assist you to fundraise your volunteer program in Ireland.

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider.
If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.

Final Payment (85%)

Your final payment will be agreed with CTL Ireland during the application process.
Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

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